Government Articles

Supreme Court cases to keep an eye on

A little less than a year ago, June 24 2002, the entire United States had their eyes looking towards the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) when they released Dobbs v Women’s Health Association, overturning the 50 year old decision of Roe V. Wade, ruling...

Short Takes: Trump Mar-a-Lago Investigation

FBI begins investigation of Trump's Florida estate Earlier this fall, the FBI began an extensive investigation of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The search was conducted with the intention of finding classified documents regarding...

Post-Trump political participation

After four years of political polarization, how are students responding?   “So help you God?” “So help me God.” “Congratulations, Mr. President.” The crowd erupts in applause and cheers as the United States Marine Band commences Joe Biden as the 46th...

Expert insights on the 2020 election

Larry Jacobs, renowned U of M political scientist, shares thoughts on voting behavior Lawrence R. Jacobs is McKnight Presidential Chair in Public Affairs, the Walter F. and Joan Mondale Chair for Political Studies, and director of the Center for the Study of Politics...
Run, Andrea, run

Run, Andrea, run

What was your dream job when you were in high school? My dream job in high school was to be a corporate lawyer. I...

Day 129 Congress

Day 129 Congress

In government class, students diagram the process of passing a bill in congress. Photo by Maddie Binning.

Day 88 Magazines

Day 88 Magazines

Government classes use the images in magazines to display concepts from class. Photo by Maddie Binning.